An investment firm that partnered with NFL star Travis Kelce to invest in Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is now pushing the struggling theme park operator to consider selling the company, according to a recent report. Jana Partners, a New York-based hedge fund, and Kelce — a Kansas City Chiefs tight end and husband of singer Taylor Swift — acquired about a 9% stake in Six Flags last October, when the company was valued at $200 million. At the time, Jana Partners aimed to improve the company’s marketing and enhance the guest experience at Six Flags’ parks. The firm also reportedly explored the possibility of a sale to boost the company’s stock value. Six Flags’ stock has dropped significantly since then, trading at around $12.43 per share as of Wednesday, roughly half of its peak price of nearly $25 earlier in the year. The company is facing increasing losses and declining attendance at its parks. In response, Jana Partners is now pushing for a potential sale. According to The Wall Street Journal, Jana contacted Six Flags’ board of directors on Tuesday to hire an investment bank to explore a sale. The hedge fund reportedly expressed disappointment with the company’s second-quarter earnings, which included a net loss of $203 million — more than double the $100 million loss from the same period last year. Guest visits also dropped to 13.1 million in the second quarter, a 7% decline from the previous year. Six Flags has not directly responded to the push for a sale but stated in a statement to The Independent that it is “committed to acting in the best interests of all shareholders.” The company emphasized its history of working constructively with shareholders and said it remains focused on executing its strategic priorities and maximizing shareholder value. The Independent has reached out to Jana Partners for comment, but no response has been received yet. Travis Kelce, who has long been a fan of theme parks, celebrated the investment in Six Flags when it was announced last October. He shared on Instagram that he was excited to “continue the tradition” and make parks like Cedar Point and Six Flags “even more special for the next generation of families.” Kelce also mentioned that the partnership with Jana Partners felt like “life coming full circle,” referencing his childhood visits to Cedar Point in Ohio. In addition to financial challenges, Six Flags is also dealing with legal issues. Three individuals who claim they suffered serious brain injuries while riding the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California have sued the company. The X2 is described as having “360-degree rotating seats and head-first, face down drops.” An attorney representing the plaintiffs called the ride “dangerous” and said “no ride like that should be allowed to exist.” Six Flags has not commented on the lawsuits but confirmed that the coaster is currently closed.